Little has changed, but here is the latest for those who may not have seen it. I won't relist it here until next Monday. .......... The National Rod Builders Show February 26 & 27, 2005 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC "The World's Largest Rod Building Event" ................. Admission fee is just $12 for one day, or $20 for both days. There is no char
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I have added St. Croix to the list and will get this whole thing back on the newly formatted board. ................ February 26 & 27, 2005 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC "The World's Largest Rod Building Event" ................. Admission fee is just $12 for one day, or $20 for both days. There is no charge for the Saturday evening social gathering if
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What is the best book or videoto get i you dont no nothing about this ?i have the jigs but nothing else.what should i buy to learn this or to at least get started?
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The National Rod Builders Show February 26 & 27, 2005 Charlotte Convention Center Charlotte, NC "The World's Largest Rod Building Event" ................. Admission fee is just $12 for one day, or $20 for both days. There is no charge for the Saturday evening social gathering if you have a show admission ticket. Door prizes will be awarded, but there is nothing to buy nor any fe
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That's roughly the number of rod blanks that will be on hand for you to shake, handle, flex, etc., at the National Rod Builders Show in Charlotte. And most will be sold at special show prices. These will be comprised of fly, spinning, casting, surf, trolling, boat, steelhead, pack/travel, walleye and every other type blank you can think of. Just another show tidbit I thought I'd mention. I
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I'm going to purchase my first rod lathe this week. I was wondering if anyone has or used the Renzetti Rod Lathe? I would appreciate any comments. The rods I intend to build are mainly fly rods in various weights and lengths. In addition, ultra lite spinning. The spinning rods would be 2oz or less. fitted for a reel 7ozs or less. I am also looking at the Renzetti Wonder Weaver. Is this a
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Am about to start to embellish a rod that is to have both a weave and a butt wrap at the handle end of rod . Hook keeper to go first- then weave and butt wrap next. My question is which should I start with. I weave with a Wonder Weaver so I am concerned that which ever one I start with I could damage the other. I need some input guys! Your help is appreciated!!! Thank you!
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The seminars and rod building floor demos are pretty much set now. We may add two or three more seminars, depending on how we can arrange things. I'll know better by the end of this month, but the following list is pretty much set in stone now. There are still a handful of manufacturers and dealers who have told me that they plan to attend and display but have not bought booth space yet. I w
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I’ve made a few updates to the vendor and featured rod builder booth demonstrations and will continue to update as changes need to be made, but we're getting close to finalizing things. Things are firming up and the show brochures are being printed next week. I expect the vendor list to grow as we move through the next few weeks, but for now here is a list of those who will have booth space a
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Need help! I want to use the Bronco weave or decal for a rod I'm making for my son. This will be my 3rd rod, so you can tell I don't know very much about what to do. Help if you can. Vern in Lutz, FL.
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I wanted to bring this back up top for the weekend. The show name has been changed and registered to better reflect the nature of the event and a couple more vendors have been added to the list below. I'll update again in a week or two as more confirm. .................... It's still early, but I did want to get out a list of those vendors that have committed and actually bought booth spa
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It's still early, but I did want to get out a list of those vendors that have committed and actually bought booth space for The Rod Builders' Show in Charlotte, NC for February 26 &27. I expect the list to grow as we move through the next few weeks, but for now here is a list of those who will have booth space at the show. American Tackle Batson Enterprises Classic Custom Wood De
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Looking for a new good weaving jig. I bought the one from Mudhole, and the springs won't hold the thread and it tears the metallic thread. I am not quite good enough to use the Renzetti wonder weaver yet. I would like to find one in between these two. Can anyone help me with some suggestions. Capt. Alan
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OK guys. I just took a look at the photo page. WOW. I got to know how many hours you guys are taking to do some of these butt wraps.
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A few revisions for Sunday. Not quite complete but getting close. I'll update as I can. ................... FEATURED ROD BUILDER BOOTH (On Show Floor) Saturday 10:00AM - Bill Stevens • Unique Tools for Making Narrow Trim Bands 11:00AM - Mark Crouse • Thread Art 1:00PM - Ken Preston • Color Changing Rod Finish 2:00PM - Mike Barkley and Randy Parpart • Marbled Epoxy
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The following is the most updated list I have with regard to programs and demos for The Rod Builders' Show. It's still subject to change slightly but will be cast in stone by October 10th. Some of the seminars will take place opposite each other which can't be helped. There is just so much to cover and so much going on in a small time frame that it's unavoidable. There is a chance that some o
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Does anyone know if there are any pictures on the web of someone using the ww. I would like to see just what exactly can be done with it.
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A while back I read an article about a home made waeving loom out of pvc. Is there any pictures that you can share. At this point I am just starting out and do not want to spend the money on renzetti wonder weaver until I get better. Thanks.
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This is a partial listing of the demonstrations and seminars that will be on tap for the International Rod Builders' Show in Charlotte, NC on February 26 & 27, 2005. I still have to iron out the details for the seminars to be presented on Sunday afternoon, but can tell you that they'll probably cover grip flocking, photo-etching, guide placement and a one or two other topics. In addition, t
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I was so happy when I finally received my new wonder weaver. I opened it up and I started to read the instructions, in bold writing is a warning using metallic thread may damage the thread supports in this tool. To say I was disappointed is an understatement as most of me weaving is in metallic thread. I did not see in any of the advertising that this tool was not suitable for using with metallic
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Taking a break to stop yelling at myself. Working on an ambitious weave. Combination multi-color/color change. 30 thd by about 70. I started with 12 colors. Jim U., you were right (as if there was a doubt). It's just too much. Even more so when you put the loom on backwards and fight with threads spiralling over each other. Worse, it took me half the pattern to realize it. Backed off to
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Can anyone point me to some resources I could consult to learn more about color-change weaving? I'm not new to rod-building at all. I've done numerous single-layer weaves in the past, and I see that there are looms available that help with manipulating the colors, but I still have some technical questions that I just can't find answers to on the web. Specifically, if you maintain multiple laye
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G'day, I have pruchased a wonder weaver and was wondering if it came with instructions. I have been crafting weaves for years manually. I have not attempted a colour change weave. If the wonder weaver does not come with instructions, can any one give me some simple instructions and I will work out the rest. Thanking you in advance. Wiggy.
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I am looking for a book that has a "step by step" on butt wraps. I'm not sure what is in the Dale Clemens book. That may be the book I'm looking for? Thanks in advanced.
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This is the current list of seminars and presentations for the Rod Builders Show in Charlotte, NC on February 26 and 27, 2005. The seminars listed here are still tentative and may be subject to change or modification in the next two or three weeks. It's likely that the final number of seminars will be greater than what you see here. We have room for more, but I need to nail down a few more spe
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I'm new to weaving and I've just received a Wonder Weaver as a birthday present. As I've drooled over this tool for quite awhile , I'm anxious to get started. My initial thought was to add weaves to a butt wrap or a feather inlay. One of my questions is : the handle will be already installed and the weave will probably start 8-10 ins away from the handle. How do you install the weaver over the h
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The new issue of RodMaker will be printing over the weekend. It will mail at the end of next week and most readers will receive it during the 2nd and 3rd week of August. The scheduled delivery date is August 28th, but many get it a tad earlier. In addition to what I think are some particularly good topics this time out, there is a major surprise within the issue. Three people will be more than
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I recently moved and am getting ready to set up my workshop. So over the weekend I ordered a Renzetti Rod Lathe and a Wonder Weaver. Kind of a Christmas in July. I've read numerous times here where people didn't want to spend the money they cost. I quess they must have read the fine print, that in my haste to get what I've long wanted, missed. The true cost. I didn't realize the total unt
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I'm thinking about buying a "Wonder Weaver", and would like some feedback . They're kind of expensive , are they worth the $$$ What are some pro's & cons of this tool ? Thanks for any input ! Rick
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